Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is over sleeping bad for the brain and keeping fit etc.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Tough question: This is a difficult question and often is debated. If you are 12, it is generally acceptable to sleep a lot as the theory is that the brain is still developing and needing time to " rest" and develop synaspes and myelin. Finally, oversleeping is a relative term. You also want to make certain that there isn't some metabolic cause like hypoglycemia or hypothyroidism.
Answered 12/15/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can't sleep, can't eat, can't focus, feels like my brain is racing and it's distracting me so bad. Its taking a toll on my job and life.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the signs of existing a tumor in the brain? Sleep problems? Bad temper? Headache?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I red somewhere that it is bad for the brain and for circulation to wear socks when sleeping. I wear them almost every night bcse I get cold at night?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How likely is for someone who's 24, active, fit and healthy to have sleep apnea? (gasping for air in sleep, brain fog, memory & concentration issues)
12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Friend wont say what grade brain tumour he has , has bad headache all over the head, sickness, cant sleep, burning up ,what grade could be possibly be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Does eating late at night (eg. 1-2 hours before sleeping) really have bad effects on your brain?
Help please! is effect of a bad sleep on child brain development reversible?
On day 2 of 40 mg predn for bad neuro symptom flare of undiff ctd.Symptoms better but brain is still tired. Why am i still so tired if sleeping nights?
Problem in falling asleep.When lying in bed , brain always think of random things , can't concentrate on sleep.When sometimes asleep quality of sleep bad?
Is effect of a bad sleep(snoring, nightmares, ) on child brain development reversible?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
